2016 BBD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 11764.9923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 10447.5446.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1317.4477 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11269.1685 to the December average rate of 11623.2362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11764.9923 was up 1.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 11640.8333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BBD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10975.8289, compared to 11165.6722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 189.8433 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 666.0554 STD (High: 11113.6000 / Low: 10447.5446). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 117.3750 STD (High: 10995.5250 / Low: 10878.1500).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 233.7084 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11623.2362) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11236.4018), the exchange rate shifted by +386.8343 (+3.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11353.6000 | 11213.1250 | 11269.1685 |
| February | 11250.9250 | 10945.4375 | 11069.9103 |
| March | 11266.4125 | 10793.1250 | 11019.7230 |
| April | 10868.8625 | 10667.7250 | 10786.0146 |
| May | 11000.3500 | 10628.3750 | 10822.0133 |
| June | 11113.6000 | 10447.5446 | 10888.1436 |
| July | 11147.1625 | 10995.1750 | 11064.0007 |
| August | 11060.7500 | 10812.0000 | 10931.1032 |
| September | 10995.5250 | 10878.1500 | 10929.4183 |
| October | 11263.7500 | 10812.0000 | 11096.1919 |
| November | 11591.6750 | 11012.5000 | 11350.0829 |
| December | 11764.9923 | 11455.0124 | 11623.2362 |